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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through To the Edge of the World Section 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ishi ask to do before he puts on the saldu clothing?
(a) He wants to use the bathroom.
(b) He wants to eat.
(c) He wants to wash.
(d) He wants to make an offering to the Spirits.

2. What does Tushi suggest the gray pine actually is?
(a) Grandfather's spirit tree.
(b) The beginning of the Trail to the Land of the Dead.
(c) The Sky Pole.
(d) The Guardian of Wowunupo.

3. How does Ishi cleanse himself after visiting the places of burial and danger on his journey?
(a) He sings and dances to the gods.
(b) He fasts and prays for several days.
(c) He bathes in the river and dries himself near a ritual fire.
(d) He takes a sweat bath, swims in Yuna Creek, and says purification prayers.

4. What does the Sheriff give to Ishi that makes him smile?
(a) Fresh clothes.
(b) A cigar and a smile.
(c) A warm blanket.
(d) A plate of food and a cup of water.

5. According to the story that Grandfather tells, where did the old woman hide the fire that she had stolen from the Fire People?
(a) In her mouth.
(b) In her stomach.
(c) In her ear.
(d) Under her shawl.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Majapa, what makes the Greek world similar to the Yahi world?

2. What do Elder Uncle, Timawi, and Ishi find when they return to the beaver dam?

3. What does the saldu intend to do with Tushi?

4. What regret about Timawi doe Tushi express to Ishi?

5. What does Ishi search for in the river?

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